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Architects interested in improving their understanding of natural slate and its correct specification can now register for two upcoming online courses led by Víctor Cárdenes Van den Eynde, geologist and independent roofing slate consultant. The sessions will take place on Wednesday 15 April and Wednesday 13 May at 14:00 (UK time) and are designed to […]

Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, a Grade B-listed Victorian landmark, has undergone a major re-roofing programme as part of the Royal Meadows redevelopment. Our HEAVY 3 natural slate was specified as the closest match to the original Westmorland roof, meeting both structural and heritage planning requirements and securing Best Use of Slate for […]

The Scottish company CP Roofing Solutions was the winner of the UK stage in our Best of the Best contest. We speak to director Chris Shaw about the impact of this experience, the current state of the roofing market in Scotland and, of course, what it’s like to work with our HEAVY 3. “We sleep […]

Greenstone Primary School in Coalville is a contemporary educational building shaped by sustainability and context. Set within a woodland landscape, the school reflects a considered architectural approach to its surroundings and the needs of a growing local community. Designed to support Leicestershire County Council’s net zero carbon ambitions, the project demonstrates how education, design and […]

Readyslate has been awarded Best Roofing System at the Build It Awards 2025, recognising the system’s performance, design quality and innovation within contemporary construction. The award highlights our commitment to developing innovative natural slate solutions for the UK construction market. Readyslate is a relatively new solution in the UK market, making this recognition particularly meaningful. […]

Duhamel Couverture has been awarded the Best of the Best 2025, following a closely contested final vote by a five-member jury. This recognition also marks France’s third consecutive win in the competition. In the final vote, the French company secured 19 points, ahead of Haesen Rik Dakwerken (Belgium) with 11 points. The Durable Slate Company […]

Our competition to celebrate the very best slate craftsmanship of the year is back. Discover the candidates of Group 3 (United Kingdom) and choose your favourite! Voting is open until Thursday, 4 December at 4:00 PM (Spain time). The winner of this group will qualify for the final round alongside the winners of the other […]

As every year, the countdown to our Best of the Best contest has begun! To make sure you’ve got everything you need right at your fingertips, we’ve put together this quick Q&A guide so nothing slips through the cracks. What is the Best of the Best? The Best of the Best is our annual video […]